Tufts University - Jumbo Yearbook (Medford, MA)

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Convocation fflatriculation Steven Wilner f very September, without fail, some 1100 students are matriculated by Tufts University. Whether behind the President’s house or at Cousens Gym due to inclement weather, Convocation Matriculation exercises must go on. The day begins when freshmen move into their dorms. Once “settled,” they are called to the “great lawn” for a splendid feast prepared by dining services. The picnic is a time for freshmen to meet fellow classmates and for parents to in¬ vestigate that which goes along with their invest¬ ment in education, namely their children s friends-to-be. . . , 4 , After lunch, all spectators are invited to be seated while the freshmen prepare to become official Tufts students. President Mayer then welcomes all to Tufts, while forewarning the anxious freshmen that not everyone will get A s, or even B’s. Most of us are familiar with the “accomplishment roll call” by now, but if you are not, it goes something like this—“357 of you were editors of your high school yearbooks, 256 of you were varsity lettermen, etc . . Many scoff at Convocation Matriculation ex¬ ercises, but few realize that it is the last time they will be called together as a class until grad¬ uation . . . Q Right: The freshman class assembles for matriculation exer¬ cises. Above: Getting to know each other for the first time. Below: Convocation is traditionally held on the President s lawn. Photo K. McGagh